I really appreciated this week’s topics on digital curation as well as how to use audio/video for learning. Both of these topics endorse Universal Design Learning, or UDL, an educational framework that guides the development of flexible learning environments to accommodate different types of learning for diverse learners.
Firstly, As someone with ADHD who is not particularly tech savvy, I have consistently struggled with organizing and storing information on my computers from the beginning of my first degree. In fact, for years, I had no organizational method at all, however, I realize in this day and age, especially going into a highly structured and collaborative profession as a future educator, this approach will not cut it. Because of this, I would like to dedicate this approach to digital curation, the process of collecting, organizing, managing, and preserving digital content in a way that ensures its accessibility, usability, and relevance over time.
Digital curation offers customized learning paths that allow educators and students the means to assemble resources that address various learning styles and abilities, facilitating personalized learning experiences that better promote understanding and engagement. Paskevicius, M (2025, February 28). Week Six: Audio/Video Theory and Curation [Lecture] Technology and Innovation in Education, University of Victoria.1
Some Digital tools for personal knowledge management:
In this class, we also discussed the types and benefits of integrating education audio/video into learning spaces to enhance learning and diversify content to make information more available for a broader range of learners.
An educational video is defined as a video used to present educational material, engage with learners, provide feedback, or where learners can demonstrate their knowledge. Viewers can review, rewatch, slow down, and repeat sections on demand. Even more, making use of captions can help to make the content more accessible for all learners. This type of information can be used to support UDL, with the goal of inclusivity in the classroom.
Some different types of video include:
- Time lapse
- Slow motion
- Screencast
- Computer simulation
- Virtual reality (VR)
- 360 view
- GIFs
- Greenscreen
This type of information is a short and concise representation of abstract information that can be expressed in more concrete ways. Even more, videos can be utilized in a variety of ways, such as by embedding them into a website or lecture, sharing a specific section of a video, displaying subtitles and/or manipulating the playback speed. Online video meeting software such as Zoom or Teams can even be implemented for those who are unable to attend an online class to avoid missing important information from the day.
Educators can leverage video to enhance UDL by providing multiple means of engagement, offering a flexible learning pace where they can replay, pause or skip content, allowing students to engage with material at their own pace. Additionally, incorporating videos into education offers a variety of representation with diverse perspectives and visual demonstration that accommodates visual and auditory learners as well. Content can be shared from various viewpoints, which may also offer cultural relevance and an overall broader understanding of topics.
Lastly, students are able to express their learning through a variety of ways when allowing them to utilize audio and video in their projects. Encouraging students to create their own videos to express their understanding of concepts eliminates the pressure toward traditional means of assessment, such as essay writing or tests. This practice fosters creativity and allows students to demonstrate their knowledge in diverse ways that are best tailored to their specific needs.
By utilizing and teaching students about different digital curation applications as well as integrating video into the classroom, educators can ensure that information is accessible to all students, embodying the UDL framework while being more committed to flexibility, accessibility and inclusivity, supporting the success of all learners.
- Paskevicius, M (2025, February 28). Week Six: Audio/Video Theory and Curation [Lecture] Technology and Innovation in Education, University of Victoria. ↩︎